Experimental complex...?

Europa - partially retracting gear, flaps? and a feathering prop? sounds
complex to me.
BT

"Andrew Sarangan" wrote in message
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On Nov 14, 2:55 pm, soaringpilot2 wrote:
I've got what may be a dumb question (since I suspect the answer is
obvious), but here it goes:

If I am looking at buying an experimental homebuilt with a retractable
conventional gear; BUT under 200hp and a fixed pitch prop, do I need a
complex endorsement to legally fly, or is that just with regards to
aircraft with standard airworthiness certificates (factory built)?

I'm having an argument on FAR trivia, and was curious what people
thought.

Cheers!
Ryan in Madison

Which airplane are you talking about? There was some discussion around
this topic regarding the Europa, which has a partially retracting
monowheel. Some argued it was complex, some said no. It turned out
that the insurance companies insisted that it was a complex aircraft,
so whether or not it was really complex under FAA rules became a moot
point (unless you are self-insured).